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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ColoradoTJ, Apr 26, 2024.

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  1. Apr 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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    The Dirty T ( ^_^)_且

    Well shit, never mind
     
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    I am a huge fan of the Daytona jacks from harbor freight. Been using mine for a long time and if it ever does fail I will definitely get another as long as they are still making it. The picture I posted is the day I brought it home and that was in April of 2018

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  3. Apr 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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    Crazy. I believe my old man has a floor jack with a safety lock, but he uses jack stands no mater what as well. He’s says he doesn’t trust the safety lock.
     
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    Little more money, but this is my favorite. Definitely better quality than my Pro Eagle jack.

    https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Perform...MIg9CPhJfmhQMV8BKtBh2nxwt2EAQYASABEgLzSPD_BwE
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    I've seen those safety locks floor jacks. Seem pretty good.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    Well ordered a jack that should last. This has been a bummer. I had a Michelin brand 3 ton jack that lasted 18 years without issue.

    Looked around and did some research and looks like the Big Red Torin 4 ton was always in the top two.

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  7. Apr 28, 2024 at 10:22 PM
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    That’s the one I’ve been eyeballing for my next home jack, would like to hear your opinion after you’ve had some time with it. My current one is a Princess Auto (Canadian version of Harbor Freight) branded one and has had a hydraulic weep for a while, and the torsion spring that holds the handle up broke a few years ago. Reading your story makes me want to scrap it sooner than later, even though I’ll never trust any of ‘em either.

    I can be a bit blunt when it comes to jack stands and dump box props. I’ve said things to coworkers like “If you don’t support that and I hear things go bad, I’m walking away in the opposite direction and am not coming back until the ravens stop circling.”

    Harsh maybe, but not compared to the reality of this topic. I used to know a commercial driver that died under his Peterbilt, don’t know the exact details other than it fell on him. That sucks when it’s 99.9999999% avoidable.

    Glad you avoided injury yourself, and thanks for sharing that reminder / lesson with the class. :)
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2024 at 5:09 AM
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    Damn, those are some uppers on roids. Never heard of the brand though - Chevy staple?
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2024 at 5:14 AM
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    Damn, glad you're ok man. My jack stands always come out when I lift a truck. I keep the 6 tons down on the floor under the work bench and the smaller ones in my truck box just in case I have to do a roadside tire job. I have been eyeing the lock from Pro Eagle but can't see me not using the stands anyway.

    Screenshot_20240429-071322.png

    Btw, care to share the story of your uncle?
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2024 at 5:20 AM
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    Yep, no problems with mine either.
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2024 at 5:39 AM
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    https://kryptoniteproducts.com/

    They make for UTVs, GM, Ford, Ram. They come with a lifetime no questions asked warranty.
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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    Jack and torsion keys came in. The "big red" is no joke. They had a lift when delivered at my front gate. I figured it wouldn't be an issue picking it up and walking up my 7* grade driveway.

    Nope. That is one heavy floor jack. Tractor made it easy.

    IMG_4242.jpg


    Now I just need time to do it. Looking at my schedule....it's not looking good. Maybe I can get an hour in here and there.
     
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  13. May 11, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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    Upper control arms and Kings installed, and aligned.

    IMG_4294.jpg IMG_4311.jpg IMG_4318.jpg IMG_4313.jpg

    Now to fine tune the front and rear for empty, 50%, and 100% load.

    Took my wife out for a ride and she was shocked. :eek:

    Driveline vibrations are gone and the truck just absorbs these craptastic roads in CO.

    The good and bad:

    Start with bad. Price. This isn't a cheap upgrade. Is it worth it if affordable? Hell yes.

    Rear shock adjusters. For the couple times per year I may adjust these it may not be an issue.
    IMG_4215.jpg

    As you can see, the adjusters are not easily accessible. I will have to roll under the truck and make adjustments. I may remove the wheel well liners and use my super duper 4" hole saw and make an access point with quick 1/4 turn tabs. Now I can spend 300.00 and swap out the piggy back reservoir to a remote but mounting still might be an issue. More likely I will make an access port.

    Raising the front will hit me at the fuel station.

    The good.

    Looks great.

    Ride is amazing. All my HD trucks in the future will have performance shocks. To me, it is worth the ride benefits.

    Lifetime warranty on upper control arms and grease points. Ball joint is super easy to swap out.

    This also raised my fuel tank a bit. That 62 gallon tank hangs down a bit. Having a bit more clearance makes me feel warm and cozy.

    The alignment tech said my tie rods were a little difficult and wasn't surprised. 8 year old truck and they have never been touched. Yes, I have only had one alignment in 103K miles until this mod. I had it checked regularly but was always in spec and tire wear was always even.
     
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  14. May 11, 2024 at 4:29 AM
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    Very shocking! Has that bad ass look too...
     
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  15. May 11, 2024 at 4:32 AM
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    Thank you. You're next!:D
     
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    Really? I do have a set of uca's, coilovers, aal's, and adjustable shackles that need to go on. Ha!
     
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  17. May 11, 2024 at 5:10 AM
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    :spending:
     
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    I've got money to....


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    Very nice Chris! Looks good! :thumbsup:
     
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    Went out by the house and tested the ride. Rears need to be a little less on compression damping and fronts need a bit added.

    Washboard roads that would have probably kicked my rear out pretty good on these turns at half the speed.

    https://youtu.be/E-2ZvhZX0Eg?feature=shared
     
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    We did 2000 miles recently WY, MT, ND/SD back roads and really great we did this upgrade. The wife took full advantage when she was driving. A few times over RR tracks I'm not saying we didn't have daylight under the wheels.
     
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    Today was the first tow on these Kings.
    The load was 5700 lbs of rock and 4700 lbs of trailer. The drive back to the homestead I normally have two sections that were pretty jarring with a load. Today was smooth and controlled. I had the compression adjustment all the way open and it felt good. When I tow heavy >12k lbs, might run the adjusters in a bit to test how it feels.
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    I’ve always said there is a reason why great shocks are expensive…

    Super happy for you and your new mod! I’m with you; after having high end shocks, you just can’t go back.
     
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    I agree. Funny, I've had high end shocks on my off-road crawlers/MX bikes/mountain bikes/quads...etc. For some reason I never considered that my pavement pounder would benefit from them.
     
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    As you found, a truck that is actually worked will see huge benefits from dampers of proper size. I’ll even go so far as to include some auxiliary damping for the bump stage. King needle IBP, Fox internal bypass, Bilstein Zone Controll, etc. My Tundra is receiving Bilstein 8112 all around. It’s nice to not cringe or be nail biting when encountering obstacles, both on road and off, while loaded up. 600 - 800 lbs of snow plow hanging 3 feet off the nose, no problem. 8000 lbs in tow on Vermont class 3 and 4 dirt roads, bring it.

    Their only downside is exposed shafts and joints. New England kills those quickly. If interested, there’s a nice boot w/ foam bump you can use on those front Kings.
     
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    I am fully bump-stopped (2 factory ones) that I can't seem to bottom out. I am interested in different shaft covers though.
     
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    Worst case, call King or another shock joint for cover options. See them on bypasses all the time, so I’d think they’d have an option that is the right length. Just make sure the bottom stays open-ish so crap can fall out if it does get in.
     
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